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Control Resonant: a deep dive into combat, buildcrafting, and player choice
A few weeks ago, during State of Play, we shared the first gameplay footage of Control Resonant running on PlayStation 5 Pro. The trailer was fast-paced and focused — but it only scratched the surface of the gameplay systems at…
Planet of Lana 2 review – a grander, more dynamic platformer sequel that keeps hold of its heart
The original Planet of Lana proposed a science fiction fantasy that appealed on two levels: one, being able to adventure through a wondrously lush exoworld, and two, having a cat who actually listens to you. Planet of Lana 2 is…
Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar
In trying to understand something new we have a tendency to draw comparisons to the familiar. That’s probably why, in a 30-minute showcase of Control Resonant’s gameplay, attendees mentioned Dark Souls, the Batman Arkham games, Alan Wake 2, and Bayonetta.…
Review: Planet Of Lana 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – A Charming Trek Through A Fantastic World
Mui and me. Planet of Lana released in 2023 to strong reviews, but flew under the radar. Wishfully Game’s short and sweet indie platform puzzler was a real treat, with its painterly style and cute central partnership at its centre.…
Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope
Narrative designer Jon Ingold shares the foreword to The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope: 100+ Essays on the Craft of Game Writing.
Control Resonant: Getting to Grips With Remedy’s First-Ever Melee Action Game
Category: Games Control Resonant: Getting to Grips With Remedy’s First-Ever Melee Action Game Will Fulton, Xbox Wire Editor Published March 4, 2026 Summary Control Resonant evolves the original Control’s 3rd-person shooting combat into an intense melee action-RPG. Creative Director Mikael…
Report: Ghost Of Yotei And Saros Not Planned For PC As Sony Doubles-Down On PS5 Exclusives
The pivot follows years of bringing PS5 exclusives to Steam
Microsoft rumoured to be planning launch of new ‘modular’ Windows 12 operating system with a ‘floating’ taskbar later this year
New versions of Microsoft’s Windows OS don’t come along very often. But it’s looking increasingly like 2026 will be the year of Windows 12. A new story from PC World summarises all the latest leaks and rumours, which point to…
I’ve tested Resident Evil Requiem with different GPU and different drivers, but cannot replicate the massive performance loss some PC gamers are reporting
When I blasted through Resident Evil Requiem over the course of one blood-spattered weekend, I thought Capcom’s latest looked great—though I did play it on a PS5. Turns out, on PC, your zombie mashing mileage may vary due to Nvidia…